Best Steamboats in Johor Bahru (JB)

It isn’t a surprise when most people associate steamboat with seafood, perhaps it’s the pleasure of having fresh ingredients boiled right in front of you. That is where Johor Bahru comes in with their notable seafood supply. Plenty of ubiquitous choices have appeared around the district, which prove making a decision difficult. We hear you and that’s why this list is here to ease you from the dreaded choice-making phase.

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With the health factor coming more into play, the demand for healthier food options is rising. Harbour 3 suffices just in that matter with their MSG-free soup bases. The ingredients here are also sourced fresh and cook on order, giving you the superb combination of natural soup and fresh food. The dishes are ordered ala-carte, with very reasonable individual prices.

Using only premium ingredients and dishes, you will never get anything that’s below your standard here. The seafood ingredients are constantly brought in to ensure that every piece on your plate is fresh off the boat, some actually still alive. The other ingredients like the meatballs are also homemade to ensure you get the natural bounciness you deserve. Also boasting a range of up to 8 soup bases, every single one of them will delight you.

Yes, you’ve heard it, Rawa Steamboat brings you the ultimate experience of a steamboat buffet. Carrying a plethora of different types of ingredients, your eyes and hands will have to roll faster to grab everything you want. One of the most eyed section will definitely be the seafood section, where prawns are seen still moving- visually describing how fresh it is.

Ever felt the inconvenience of having one hotpot and a dozen family members and friends scooping and scavenging for their favourite meat ball? Well, here at Hotpot Shabu Shabu you can say goodbye to that frustration. Each person has their own pot and electrical stove, giving you the freedom to choose your preferred broth and enjoy your favourite dishes at your own pace! Their menu also boasts a wide range of selections from seafood, red meat and a variety of delectables from their chiller; if you're in for a satisfying meal- this is the place.

If you prefer to dine in an air-conditioned setting when it comes to hot pot and steamboat, Din Tan Huang fits right the bill. Situated next to Giant Express, this glam steamboat restaurant is buffet style and serves a good mixture of meat, seafood and vegetables. They also have a fantastic selection of soup bases as well as providing the best of the freshest seafood goodies. Constantly having new promos and item, those who are in the mood to try something new could definitely check this place out.

If you are looking for a spacious, rowdy and exciting place to enjoy a meal of steamboat AND grill, then Bakar Bakar Steamboat & Grill might just be the place to be. Anchoring 2 stories worth of space, this steamboat place is incredibly well-received with the locals. Not only because the service is great, but the array of food is quite extensive. Fresh seafood such as prawns, scallops, crabs, mussels, bamboo clams and many more, alongside slices of meat and an array of vegetables. You'll also get the best of both worlds - bbq-ing and steamboat!

Meletop, which means "explode" in Bahasa does somehow goes well with this steamboat place. Perhaps it's the soup, where the flavours are indeed 'explosive', or perhaps the choices of marinated meat and seafood; we wouldn't know. But what we do know is the fact that they offer quite an extensive range of buffet spread, which includes their really unique blend of sauces as well! Fresh vegetables, decent seafood and plenty of balls; cause that's what we love most! In short, this 2-storey steamboat place certainly is quite the catch.

It’s those kind of nights when you and your best buds come out, have a few drinks, and dip away in some piping hot steamboat, but where? Sedapnya of course! This plain looking shop doesn’t focus much on its façade, but more onto its steamboat and ingredients. This is where you will enjoy the amazing and dirt cheap soup bases, succulent side dishes, and fresh off the boat ingredients!

Ho Ho has been a well-known steamboat outlet for quite the time now and has been delighting the local people with hot and steamy steamboat in Johor. Serving up some pretty delicious soup and ingredients, many like to crowd here for their fast and no-nonsense service, although it isn’t a premium place for discerning customers. They also focus on their homemade fish products to ensure you get the highest quality possible.

Yes, it's a fairly generic name for a restaurant, and possibly one of the worst names to search of Google as it tends to lead you someplace else. Thankfully, Foodadvisor is here and we will do our best to make them stand out a little more from the public. Quite surprisingly, despite having a generic name, Johor Steamboat is a pretty popular place. Not only is the sign bright and obvious, the design of the space too is comfortable and well ventilated, which at the end of the day, is the most important. A huge variety with plenty to choose from, it's only with time that they get more and more popular.

Those that aren't a fan of red might want to sit outside as the seating indoors are packing a punch with both red and black. It's also a lot more ventilated outdoors, so yeah. One great thing about Putrasmoke BBQ & Steamboat lies within their principles, where they emphasize on the fact that they do not control a buffet spread, and will allow you to take as much as you like, and will continue to refill they you stop. Which is great. The seating is fairly comfortable and the choices are sufficient. All and all, it's a nice to have a meal.

Affordable and value for money is a perfect way to describe Kapten's Steamboat and Grill to newcomers. True enough, the eatery caters for those who are into cost-saving, buffet styled steamboat. The eat-all-you-can hub offers a wide variety of pork-free ingredients and seafood, plus meat that goes superbly well when grilled. It might be a little troublesome to balance two things at once, but you'll get used to it overt ime. Overall it's a great place if you're looking into meal for large families or gatherings.

Have you ever felt so hungry, that you could eat 2-3 servings of food and end up spending way more than you're supposed, too? No fret, Bucida's got you covered. Jokes aside, Bucida's Garden BBQ & Steamboat is just the right place to spend when you're short on cash. After all, their buffet price starts at only RM18-22 for adults; which is pretty worth it, if we may add. However, it's an outdoor-ish kind of eatery so be prepared to sweat bucket(s). Though it's not the fanciest place to dine, it does serve its purpose.

Medan Steamboat is actually an open vendor-styled food court. There are many varieties of steamboat & lok-lok stalls here, so it is usually crowded especially on weekends and public holidays. Though most weekdays night you can still find quite a decent crowd. Most of the vendors sell the same thing but differ in taste when it comes to steamboat dipping sauces. All in all, it's a chill place to hang out with family and friends out in the open air.

Expect and experience an extravagant steamboat buffet and BBQ grill meal at Otai's corner. The massive steamboat eatery features a whooping variety of over 70 types of dishes of chicken, beef, seafood and vegetable, with broths like herbal or tom yam bases. The best part doesn't end here, as they also allow free flows of blackcurrant, mango, lychee, orange or Sarsi drinks and fruits to wash down your heavy meat and vegetables. To sum things up, this may not have been the fanciest place to eat, but it is a decent place to satisfy that craving of yours.

Be prepared to get down and dirty when dining at Harz. Located in a small shoplot, most of the customers sit and eat at open-air seated tables outside. The buffet spread is located inside, so there will be a little more work required. However, there are quite a number of items available, just don't go overboard and take everything without knowing whether you can finish it or not. Regardless, it's a unique street styled steamboat experience. What's most important is you can enjoy dirt cheap steamboat with many ingredients to choose from, albeit most are pretty generic items.

Despite being a wholly Chinese-operated steamboat eatery, their ingredients are pork free hence you would notice many Muslim eaters visiting MK Garden. Their best seller is not exactly the steamboat ingredients (although they are good and is the main reason you are visiting, yes?) surprise, surprise - fried chicken wings! Expect to wait for a period of time just for the chicken wings as they are often gone every single time it is refilled! So be prepared and take a few lessons from the Singaporeans, queue before the wings are even out!

When it comes to hot pot, the generic broth consists of either clear soup or herbal base. Well, Bangkok Village prefers otherwise. If hot and spicy is your cup of tea, why not grab a challenge to try out the burning hot tom yam steamboat here? Be warned though, you might need a couple of iced drinks along with your meal. Additionally, you can also nibble on sweet and savoury Thai appetizers here like mango sticky rice and papaya salad. In short, Bangkok Village BBQ Steamboat is more than just a steamboat place!

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